A mining engineer with doctorates in the natural sciences and in theology, and one of the first three priests in Opus Dei, he assisted the Founder in spreading its apostolic work throughout Europe, with a great joy and spirit of sacrifice.

"Before going to bed, I intensified my prayers to José María. I remember shouting somewhat desperately, 'The boat! The boat!' as I finished. Hours later, in the middle of the night, my son-in-law's cell phone started ringing...

After receiving the required testimonies and documents on his fame of sanctity and favors attributed to his intercession, the Cardinal of Madrid named a commission to carry out the diocesan Process on his life and virtues.